As Seen on TV....

OkieTiger_KATT · 03-10-2010, 05:04 PM

inventions that fall in the category of "how freakin lazy are we?" feel free to add your own submissions.

i was looking at a bed bath and beyond circular that came in the mail today and saw this advertised - an automatic hands free toothpaste dispenser. is brushing our teeth that difficult now? with just the touch of a button "This innovative bathroom dispenser makes for no more messy sinks and prevents waste by using up every drop of toothpaste from the tube. It also dispenses an exact amount of toothpaste every time so your brushing time is just right."

ummmm..... no thanks. i'll slave away with my toothpaste the old fashioned way.

TexasTigers · 03-10-2010, 05:56 PM

The Clapper is one of the most famous and one of the ones I think showed the decline of the western civilization.
You are to damn lazy to get up and turn off the light.

I also think the wording on the back of a car sunshade that has "remove before driving" also drives me nuts. I know not in the same category. But worth a mention.

OkieTiger_KATT · 03-10-2010, 06:01 PM

dont get me wrong, cause i think the tv remote is the greatest invention ever. but anyone else remember when they were a kid, THEY were the tv remote? your dad telling you to get up and change the station, get up and turn the tv up...

no wonder we were fit as kids. jumping up and down all the time to be the tv remote control for our parents!

Krypto · 03-10-2010, 06:06 PM

[MEDIA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQlpDiXPZHQ[/MEDIA]

Nutriaitch · 03-10-2010, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by OkieTiger_KATT

inventions that fall in the category of "how freakin lazy are we?" feel free to add your own submissions.

i was looking at a bed bath and beyond circular that came in the mail today and saw this advertised - an automatic hands free toothpaste dispenser. is brushing our teeth that difficult now?

as a parent with 2 young kids, let me say that this particular invention was a GREAT idea

they still make a mess, but nowhere near as bad. plus i no longer have to try to rescue a completely mangled tube just to salvage enough to brush my teeth in the morning.

CajunlostinCali · 03-10-2010, 08:58 PM

Ronco pocket fisherman. Mint condition in the garage.

All the haters can just geaux ahead and jump now.

StaceyO · 03-11-2010, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by OkieTiger_KATT

dont get me wrong, cause i think the tv remote is the greatest invention ever. but anyone else remember when they were a kid, THEY were the tv remote? your dad telling you to get up and change the station, get up and turn the tv up...

no wonder we were fit as kids. jumping up and down all the time to be the tv remote control for our parents!

This was especially true for me during football season, when we would sometimes have our console tv and a table top tv on top of that. My dad would send me back and forth to take care of watching as many football games as possible.

PURPLE TIGER · 03-11-2010, 06:15 AM

Have you ever been to a "As Seen on TV" store? For me it was like walking into a commercial. Every gadget you've ever seen is in this store. The only thing missing is a guy with headphones telling you if you act now, you'll get double the junk for half the price.

...and no I didn't buy anything.

OkieTiger_KATT · 03-11-2010, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by StaceyO

This was especially true for me during football season, when we would sometimes have our console tv and a table top tv on top of that. My dad would send me back and forth to take care of watching as many football games as possible.

yep, sounds like my dad too. saturdays in the fall were cardiovascular day for kids for just that reason!

OkieTiger_KATT · 03-11-2010, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by PURPLE TIGER

Have you ever been to a "As Seen on TV" store?

i didnt even know such a thing existed!

red55 · 03-11-2010, 08:27 AM

In the 1960's, my mom was an executive at the electric company involved with consumer relations. So they promoted the use of electricity including electrical gadgets. All of the major electrical appliance makers would send new electrical devices to her, hoping she would promote them in her publications and presentations. It was cool. There were always new devices coming out and we had a kitchen full of them, testing them. At one time she had about 6 different electric fondue pots and were giving them to everyone that visited.

We tested a microwave oven years before they became affordable and common and we got the first electric toothbrush, too. These were the gadgets that worked out, but there were many that were hilarious failures.

The most memorable were the electric hot dog machine and the electric washcloth. The hot dog machine had about 8 spikes that you speared hot dog on and then they "cook from the inside". What a ridiculous concept. It was dangerous, hard to wash, got used once and was tossed out as stupid. The microwave ended most of these silly cooking gadgets, but not the toasted Hors' Dourves press. I actually still own this early Teflon wonder and use it about once a decade for a party or something. Hey, it was free . . .

The electric washrag was this thing like a computer mouse that spun a shaft that you could attach an assortment of soft brushes to. The idea was that you would dip the brush in water, spin it on a cake of soap, and then spin it on your body. Sure.

Then in the 70's the feds ruled that electric companies were monopolies that may not promote their products and must do the opposite. So my Mom's job changed overnight to from promoting electrical consumption to promoting energy conservation and the rain of goodies ended.

BAY0U BENGAL · 03-11-2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by OkieTiger_KATT

i didnt even know such a thing existed!

there's also one online. I checked it out the other day. pretty neat stuff that is probably just as useless

Crip*TEAM KATT · 03-12-2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by OkieTiger_KATT

inventions that fall in the category of "how freakin lazy are we?" feel free to add your own submissions.

i was looking at a bed bath and beyond circular that came in the mail today and saw this advertised - an automatic hands free toothpaste dispenser. is brushing our teeth that difficult now? with just the touch of a button "This innovative bathroom dispenser makes for no more messy sinks and prevents waste by using up every drop of toothpaste from the tube. It also dispenses an exact amount of toothpaste every time so your brushing time is just right."

ummmm..... no thanks. i'll slave away with my toothpaste the old fashioned way.

We thought about getting this for the kids because THEY WASTE TOOTHPASTE and leave the cap off which pisses me off!!

OkieTiger_KATT · 03-12-2010, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Crip*TEAM KATT

We thought about getting this for the kids because THEY WASTE TOOTHPASTE and leave the cap off which pisses me off!!

must be one of those "if you have kids" things.

RHans405 · 03-13-2010, 03:35 PM

Ronco egg beater. Scrambles an egg in the shell. Of course you had to puncture and accidentally break several eggs before you get it to work.

BAY0U BENGAL · 03-13-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by OkieTiger_KATT

must be one of those "if you have kids" things.

My buddy said that's the reason he wouldn't buy one of these things. He said his kids would be wasting more toothpaste while playing with that contraption.

Nutriaitch · 03-13-2010, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BAY0U BENGAL

My buddy said that's the reason he wouldn't buy one of these things. He said his kids would be wasting more toothpaste while playing with that contraption.

the novelty of it does not last long.

they still make a mess, but it no where near as much as normal

burlesontiger · 03-15-2010, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by red55

In the 1960's, my mom was an executive at the electric company involved with consumer relations.

So were you on a first name basis with Redi Kilowatt?

Seriously though, that's pretty cool. Sounds like your kitchen must have looked like the inventor's house in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

red55 · 03-15-2010, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by burlesontiger

So were you on a first name basis with Redi Kilowatt?

The little bastard was everywhere. I have 45-year-old Redi Kilowatt potholders still in the plastic wrap. My mom apparently had a lifetime supply and now I inherited a dozen and they may last me for the duration.

OkieTiger_KATT · 03-15-2010, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by burlesontiger

So were you on a first name basis with Redi Kilowatt?

who do ya think he was named after?

03-10-2010, 05:04 PM	#1
OkieTiger_KATT use your imagination Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a sea of freakin' crimson and cream. Posts: 14,481	As Seen on TV.... inventions that fall in the category of "how freakin lazy are we?" feel free to add your own submissions. i was looking at a bed bath and beyond circular that came in the mail today and saw this advertised - an automatic hands free toothpaste dispenser. is brushing our teeth that difficult now? with just the touch of a button "This innovative bathroom dispenser makes for no more messy sinks and prevents waste by using up every drop of toothpaste from the tube. It also dispenses an exact amount of toothpaste every time so your brushing time is just right." ummmm..... no thanks. i'll slave away with my toothpaste the old fashioned way. __________________

03-10-2010, 05:56 PM	#2
TexasTigers Are You With Me ? Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lantana, TX (DFW) Posts: 4,318	Re: As Seen on TV.... The Clapper is one of the most famous and one of the ones I think showed the decline of the western civilization. You are to damn lazy to get up and turn off the light. I also think the wording on the back of a car sunshade that has "remove before driving" also drives me nuts. I know not in the same category. But worth a mention.

03-10-2010, 06:01 PM	#3
OkieTiger_KATT use your imagination Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a sea of freakin' crimson and cream. Posts: 14,481	Re: As Seen on TV.... dont get me wrong, cause i think the tv remote is the greatest invention ever. but anyone else remember when they were a kid, THEY were the tv remote? your dad telling you to get up and change the station, get up and turn the tv up... no wonder we were fit as kids. jumping up and down all the time to be the tv remote control for our parents! __________________

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CajunlostinCali "][" {[]} {[]} ][_ Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: in my shadow Posts: 5,572	Re: As Seen on TV.... Ronco pocket fisherman. Mint condition in the garage. All the haters can just geaux ahead and jump now. __________________ The quality of a civilization is measured by how it treats its weakest members.

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PURPLE TIGER HOPE is not a strategy! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Slidell, Louisiana Posts: 5,144	Re: As Seen on TV.... Have you ever been to a "As Seen on TV" store? For me it was like walking into a commercial. Every gadget you've ever seen is in this store. The only thing missing is a guy with headphones telling you if you act now, you'll get double the junk for half the price. ...and no I didn't buy anything. __________________

03-11-2010, 08:27 AM	#11
red55 curmudgeon Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 22,775	Re: As Seen on TV.... In the 1960's, my mom was an executive at the electric company involved with consumer relations. So they promoted the use of electricity including electrical gadgets. All of the major electrical appliance makers would send new electrical devices to her, hoping she would promote them in her publications and presentations. It was cool. There were always new devices coming out and we had a kitchen full of them, testing them. At one time she had about 6 different electric fondue pots and were giving them to everyone that visited. We tested a microwave oven years before they became affordable and common and we got the first electric toothbrush, too. These were the gadgets that worked out, but there were many that were hilarious failures. The most memorable were the electric hot dog machine and the electric washcloth. The hot dog machine had about 8 spikes that you speared hot dog on and then they "cook from the inside". What a ridiculous concept. It was dangerous, hard to wash, got used once and was tossed out as stupid. The microwave ended most of these silly cooking gadgets, but not the toasted Hors' Dourves press. I actually still own this early Teflon wonder and use it about once a decade for a party or something. Hey, it was free . . . The electric washrag was this thing like a computer mouse that spun a shaft that you could attach an assortment of soft brushes to. The idea was that you would dip the brush in water, spin it on a cake of soap, and then spin it on your body. Sure. Then in the 70's the feds ruled that electric companies were monopolies that may not promote their products and must do the opposite. So my Mom's job changed overnight to from promoting electrical consumption to promoting energy conservation and the rain of goodies ended. __________________ "Half of the American people have never read a newspaper. Half never voted for President. One hopes it is the same half." -- Gore Vidal

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RHans405 Let's Roll Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 6,001	Re: As Seen on TV.... Ronco egg beater. Scrambles an egg in the shell. Of course you had to puncture and accidentally break several eggs before you get it to work. __________________

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